Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has underlined the importance of squad rotation as the Hoops prepare for a demanding nine-day stretch that includes fixtures against Hibernian, Dinamo Zagreb, and Rangers. With Celtic enjoying one of their strongest starts in recent years, Rodgers is determined to maintain performance levels while protecting his players from burnout and injuries.
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| Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | |
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| 1 | Celtic | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 40 | 43 |
| 2 | Aberdeen | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 35 |
| 3 | Rangers | 16 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 33 |
| 4 | Motherwell | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 27 | -4 | 26 |
| 5 | Dundee United | 16 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 19 | 6 | 24 |
| 6 | St Mirren | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 22 | 28 | -6 | 22 |
| 7 | Dundee | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 29 | -2 | 20 |
| 8 | Kilmarnock | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 35 | -16 | 18 |
| 9 | Hibernian | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 21 | 29 | -8 | 16 |
| 10 | Ross County | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 33 | -20 | 16 |
| 11 | St Johnstone | 17 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 20 | 32 | -12 | 14 |
| 12 | Hearts | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 13 |
